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Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

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Exterior
Property grounds
Bathroom
Dining
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Internet access
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Waitomo, Waikato
  • Place, Woodlyn Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Caveworld
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

Created 2 years after the final Lord of the Rings film was released, these 2 motels are bermed beneath a hill where sheep and a donkey wander for grazing. From the exterior, these units look like a perfect Hobbit Hotel.

For your comfort, the interiors are scaled to regular size so no bending is necessary.

Each unit features a suite with queen bed, living area and kitchenette. There is a separate bedroom with 4 oversized single beds. In total, each motel can sleep up to 6 people making it ideal for visiting families or friends.

There is also a large bathroom with shower and toilet facilities.

The kitchenette features an electric hob, refrigerator and microwave allowing you to warm simple meals or have a hearty breakfast. Outside there is a BBQ for your shared usage.

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    House Rules

    Check in after 2:00 PM
    Check out before 10:00 AM
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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 0–17
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    No pets allowed
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    Property Registration Number 126468024

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much does it cost to stay at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

    As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House on 25 Apr, 2026 start from S$148, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

    How much is parking at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

    Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House located?

    Situated in Waitomo Caves, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Woodlyn Park, Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre and Caveworld. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Opapake Pa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

    Reviews

    7.8

    Good

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 20 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 20 reviews

    8.0/10

    Cleanliness

    8.0/10

    Amenities

    8.8/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    8.6/10

    Check-in

    8.4/10

    Communication

    9.0/10

    Location

    8.4/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Mary P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Cute little place, beautiful grounds and area
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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    10/10 Excellent

    Michael W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Great fun!
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Rosemary P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Everything we were hoping for. Friendly welcome, clean and had everything we needed. A 2 minute drive to Waitomo Village for very tasty dinner at the pub. Able to live out our Hobbit fantasy with amazing room and imaginative art work. Would definitely do it again. Completely unique experience.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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    10/10 Excellent

    Jason h.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Host was welcoming. Hobbit house very cool. Kids loved it.
    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Really nice property with some great surroundings and local attractions.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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    8/10 Good

    Elizabeth V.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Yeah, it was cute. Pretty simple, straightforward, and did what we needed it to do (which was a place to sleep).
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Patricia

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
    A great location, staff very helpful and friendly, so quiet and the room was well presented for our arrival. Beds very comfortable, well priced.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Amanda B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Imaginative Hotel property

    The different units at Woodlyn Park were fun and unique. We enjoyed our stay!
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jeff S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Fun stay in a Hobbit house

    We loved our time in the Hobbit house and on the very unique property, feature a plane, train, and ship! Such a memorable experience.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Anne T.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Uniqueness

    Was a nice place to stay with a unique twist
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Jody G.

    Liked: Check-in, communication, location

    One night

    Location is great. The room was clean and comfortable. Property is a bit run down. Hobbit room was nothing special on the inside, cute on the outside.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Angie C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Nice place to stay

    It was exactly as described. I think previous reviews were very harsh and unfair. I was concerned after booking and reading the reviews, but was pleasantly surprised. The location was very close to Waitimo caves. We needed a late check in and Jim was very accommodating and helpful.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Tara A.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Cute Little Hobbit Hole

    This place was cute! It's in a little park area with a lot of fun stays. There are two rooms- the main room includes a bed and a kitchen / dining table and the other is a small room with a bunch of bunk beds. It's tight- but it's cute!
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Deborah

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
    This property was very unique and a great place to stay, especially after visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set earlier in the day. The rooms did smell a little like “Middle Earth” when we arrived, but the fans were running and the owners were obviously trying to deal with the problem which was much appreciated. Opening the windows and leaving them open helped as well. It was spacious and well able to accomodate 5 adults. The water was lovely to shower in and great for drinking. The location was just a few minutes down the road from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, which was perfect. Would come again.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    Austin P.

    Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Disliked: Cleanliness

    Hobbit Hole

    We stayed one night here in the Hobbit 2 room. It is in a great location right next to the Waitomo Glowworm caves and the surroundings are beautiful! After visiting Hobbiton that same day, it probably set our expectations pretty high and it’s hard to compare the two. It was fairly clean but we did have a dirty towel and some of the other towels had stains. The inside is also pretty dated and could use some updates, especially the bathroom. We were very comfortable though and slept well. Overall we would give it a 3/5 with the dirty towels, but it’s hard to beat the location :)
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    Alison C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

    Hobbit hole not cozy.

    Very quirky place. My teen was thrilled about idea of staying in a Hobbit hole...but this was only marginally fun experience. The place was mostly clean, but aging. The queen bed was horrible. Mattresses in need of replacement and overall interior updates. Couch very dusty and bathroom was very DIY.
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Jeannette G.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A fun experience

    We stayed here with our 2 kiddos ages 10 & 12. It was clean and cute and the kids were totally blown away by the experience of staying in a hobbit house! It definitely has a motel vibe, and the kitchenette is small, but there were some decorating touches that really added to the hobbit feel. The owners provided space heaters that were really nice to have, but the bunk room definitely developed a musty smell that we couldn’t get rid of. The property is really pretty to walk around and super close to the glow worm caves, but the area is quite rural so we had a hard time finding places to eat after 8pm. Overall it was fun and unique, and we were ready to go after 2 nights.
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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    2/10 Terrible

    Lisa U.

    Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

    Watch out! Booking “invalid”, whatever that means

    We were told that our booking for Hobbit Guest House was invalid even though we contacted the host before we arrived. We were placed in a different property with the same number of beds but the smell was terrible — would not have stayed if we’d had another option. There are no exterior lights so you’ll need a flashlight to find your way on foot in the dark.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
    Verified

    2/10 Terrible

    Julie S.

    Liked: Location
    Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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    Hosted by Shaokang

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